Governor Nasir Idris of Kebbi State has refuted social media reports claiming he and four other governors plan to defect from the All Progressives Congress (APC) to join a coalition allegedly spearheaded by former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and other politicians.
In a statement issued by his Chief Press Secretary, Ahmed Idris, the governor dismissed the claims as false, malicious, and “an unamusing joke by political jesters.”
Governor Idris emphasized that he would typically disregard such baseless rumors, comparing them to “madmen dancing naked in the marketplace.” However, for clarity, he firmly declared that he is not a political opportunist.
“I am made in APC, by APC, and for APC,” he declared, stressing that he would be the last person to abandon his reliable and formidable party for any coalition, regardless of its architects and builders.
The statement further emphasized that Governor Nasir is a leader deeply loved by the people of Kebbi State, who are themselves overwhelmingly loyal to the APC.
“He cannot and will not abandon his people to embrace political strangers,” the statement added.
The governor urged the general public to disregard the malicious report, reaffirming his focus on improving Kebbi State and consolidating the gains and successes recorded under President Bola Tinubu’s administration.